Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Golf
- Length177.9 in – 182.7 in
- Height55.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (180.3 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 78 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (180.3 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 78 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 167.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,867 lb | 2,945 lb | 78 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 182.7 in).
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